Job ID: 15425Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's HospitalCategory: OtherWork type: Full-Time PermanentSalary range: 47.22-59.03Shift/ hours of work:DescriptionThe primary role of the Risk Management Specialist is to conduct the daily operations of the Enterprise Risk program under the direction and supervision of the Manager, Enterprise Risk. The Risk Management Specialist contributes to the program by identifying, assessing and responding to organizational risks to improve the quality of outcomes and reduce or minimize actual or potential losses. This includes management of corporate risk management processes, and specialized healthcare risk management services for the purpose of maximizing the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the Enterprise Risk program. This role is accountable for the liability and property claims process, and is the primary contact with the Healthcare Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC). The Risk Management Specialist is accountable for the corporate Risk Assessment Checklist (RAC) program, the cross-site Integrated Risk Management (IRM) program and for overseeing the medical device alerts and recalls process. They also provide consultation and advice to support organizational operations. This role is a network role and may require cross site travel.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides knowledgeable and experienced professional consultation with internal stakeholders, including staff, physicians and senior management, providing advice and guidance with respect to a variety of clinical and non-clinical issues, policy requirements, insurance and legislative compliance, health law, and administrative mattersAssesses issues and provides advice and guidance on risk assessment, treatment and mitigation strategies to lessen potential for legal liability, financial loss and/or other risk exposureWorks with Patient Safety, Patient Relations and Privacy departments, in addition to Legal Counsel to review and investigate adverse events and/or patient complaints; identifies and evaluates the potential for legal liability, financial loss and/or other risk exposureAssesses active and latent issues and provides guidance on risk assessment, mitigation and treatment strategies to lessen potential for legal liability, financial loss and/or other risk exposure(s)Responsible for reporting new civil liability, property,



bodily injury and automobile claims to the Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC)Identifies and collects relevant hospital records, applicable policies, and reports pertinent to investigation of claims to prevent or minimize legal liability, financial loss and/or other risk exposureFacilitates and attends meetings with adjusters, legal counsel, and hospital personnel to conduct factual investigations and assess legal liability, financial loss and/or other risk exposureAccountable for managing the process of a cross site risk management self-assessment tool (HIROC Risk Assessment Checklist), including facilitating and attending meetings with staff, physicians, and senior management to identify risk exposures and review compliance with recommended mitigation strategiesCollects and analyzes data from RAC, preparing and submitting detailed HIROC RAC reports to executive leadership and insurer; with accountability forfollow up on mitigation strategies with either partial or non-compliant ratingsMonitors notices received from manufacturers and vendors regarding medical device alert and recall issues, ensuring appropriate and timely corrective actions to minimize patient harm, prevent legal liability, financial loss and/or other risk exposureAccountable for maintaining database of all claims to support the collection, analysis, and reporting of risk informationResponds to internal requests and provides advice regarding insurance certificates and contract reviews, consulting with insurer to satisfy contract terms and conditionsServes as lead facilitator for completion of annual insurance renewalsDevelops and presents educational materials and publications on health care risk managementParticipates and collaborates with risk management resources in peer facilities and the hospital’s Insurer, to promote standardization of healthcare risk management and best practices to mitigate risk to patients, staff, visitors,



corporation and communityQUALIFICATIONS:Undergraduate degree in a Health-related Discipline, Business Administration, Legal or another related fieldMust have five to seven years of experience in a hospital setting, legal/corporate risk management department or equivalentMust have direct experience working with healthcare organizations, knowledge of quality assurance, patient safety, risk management, medical records management, regulatory issues, and current health care issuesPrior experience in a leadership or management role, including the ability to evaluate and determine project priorities, and work in a team environmentAbility to work independently with minimal direction and supervision; exercise independent judgment in solving complex problemsAbility to research topics, make recommendations, and communicate to individuals and groups through both oral and written meansDemonstrated proficiency working with computer applications; experience with RL Solutions preferredMust be a motivated self-starter, highly disciplined, with solid diplomatic skillsMust be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced and, at times, demanding and stressful environmentMust be attentive to detailMust have excellent research skillsDemonstrates sound use and familiarity with legal terminology, language, and vocabulary as well as medical terminologyStrong relationship building, engagement, and influencing skillsStrong awareness of corporate operational policies and proceduresKnowledge of relevant legislation and legal frameworks)Training in Enterprise Risk or membership in a Risk Management Association is preferredUnity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Risk Management Specialist Enterprise Risk - C$47.2 - C$59.0 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Unity Health Toronto
📍 Winnipeg